 | Since
1066 all English monarchs are descendants of William the
Conqueror, who was part of the Norman's generation. |
| At
the moment of the succession of crown it's the monarch's eldest
son who inherit of the crown. |
| The
rules of succession are precise and strongly favour men over women, but since
1553 we have been count 6 queens who reigned over
England. |
| At
the beginning of the monarchy the power of the king was absolute,
indeed he owned all the three powers: legislative, executive,
judicial. Today the queen play a role rather symbolic. |
| The Royal Family
stay very important for English people. |
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